You have countless options! One noteworthy vegetable that is readily available is the pepper. Why is it worth including in your autumn menu, and how can you pair it with exquisite cheeses?
Peppers – vegetables full of goodness!
The nutritional value of peppers is invaluable. One hundred grams of red pepper contain just 32 calories, along with a solid dose of vitamin C, beta-carotene, calcium and potassium. Thanks to their polyphenol content, peppers help remove free radicals from the body, which accelerate the ageing process. They are therefore perfect for anyone who cares about their figure, appearance and immunity. A dish featuring peppers as the main ingredient is a great idea for something delicious on a date, as this vegetable is considered a decent aphrodisiac. Another advantage is that peppers are readily available—you can easily buy them at an affordable price at any greengrocer’s or market. Adding peppers to meals enhances not only their nutritional value but also their appeal to the senses. They have an interesting flavour and look beautiful on the plate—you can choose from red, green, orange and yellow varieties. There are countless recipes using peppers! Check out the culinary inspiration prepared in cooperation with castellocheese.com/pl-pl/.
Warming delights
Peppers always work well as a vegetable accompaniment to a cheese board, and they also taste great in salads or on sandwiches. Their character pairs perfectly with all kinds of cheese, so if you have no idea for a light, healthy and delicious lunch or afternoon snack—here is an excellent one! In autumn, however, you probably feel like something that will strengthen and thoroughly warm you up more often than cold snacks. Looking for new inspiration? Reach for peppers! Colourful stuffed peppers, for example, will look beautiful on your table. You can fill them with vegetables, mushrooms, minced meat, rice or groats. How about a filling made from cooked millet groats, with diced blue cheese such as Castello Danish Blue and something to interestingly offset the salty flavour, such as… an autumn pear or an aromatic peach? Season everything to taste and cover it with a blanket of grated yellow cheese. Delicious! If you love tarts, instead of a sweet version with apples or plums, try something savoury. Red pepper and soft white-mould cheese will pair heavenly with the delicate flavour of the pastry. You can add other favourite ingredients to the tart—green spinach leaves, tomato, onion, garlic, a few olives and herbs. You will certainly be able to create your ideal combination yourself. When you want something hot in a hurry, add pepper cut into small strips and a few pieces of cheese to a simple omelette—a refined meal for busy people!
Soup for any time of day
It is customary to think of soup as the first course of lunch or dinner. In autumn, however, when your body needs something warm and nourishing to strengthen its natural immunity, you can enjoy a creamy soup as early as breakfast. Such a meal will give you energy for the entire day! Soup is also a great idea for lunch—especially if a two-course meal is definitely too much for you. What can you use to cook a delicious autumn soup? Peppers, of course. Combine red and yellow peppers in a pot, add carrots, tomatoes and onion, and enrich the flavour with a clove of garlic. It will be even more interesting when this rich combination includes a few pieces of delicate cheese, such as Castello Golden. Fresh basil leaves, which will accentuate the flavour of the other components, are also essential in this soup. Enjoy the soup on its own or with croutons. A delicious, creamy pepper soup is also a great idea when you are preparing a home party and not only the taste of the dishes but also their appearance matters. What should you use to decorate the soup instead of the traditional dollop of cream? A little crumbled blue cheese will be just right, along with chopped parsley. After all, autumn should be colourful!
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